Custodial - Residence

Custodial - Residence Life

We are looking for interested individuals to join our team of Custodial professionals. This position is designed to assist with custodial coverage on the UW-La Crosse campus in our residence halls. The custodian team works together to help keep spaces welcoming, safe, and clean for residents, staff, and guests. As a custodian in Residence Life, you will:

• Complete work in occupied or vacant residence hall spaces
• Implement and maintain prescribed cleaning standards
• Communicate with residents and guests to address needs and service requests
• Promote and participate in a collaborative team environment / Work collaboratively and responsively with team members and supervisors.

The shift for this position will be Monday-Friday from 6:00am-2:30pm. Work is performed under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor. This position is responsible for daily cleaning, waste removal, minor repair of equipment, and minor maintenance tasks. In addition, this position will assist with moving and furniture staging projects. Specific duties, areas of responsibility, work hours and schedule assigned on a position-by-position basis.

On the job training provided!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to repeatedly push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms above shoulder level; requires considerable movement of the arms, twisting and bending of the back.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and flexibility to lift and pour 5-gallon containers of chemicals, to empty buckets and to remove garbage, trash, and recycling from the buildings.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit to perform essential job functions for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to tolerate temperature extremes and perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for trash removal from the buildings and also snow and ice removal from entrances.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Weekend, nights and/or holiday hours may be required for some positions.
• Some positions may require a valid driver's license and the certification to drive a state vehicle.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at .

Compensation: $18.00 / Hour

Required Qualifications:

• Physical strength and stamina to perform required work.
• Ability to read work instructions and schedules, warning signs, and labels.
• Ability to retain and carry out multiple work assignments.
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions including use of caustic and toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects, safe work clothing and coverings, and the use of personal protection equipment.
• Ability to observe and react to hazards and changing conditions in the work environment (e.g., wet floors, broken glass, member or other person in need of assistance, etc.)
• Work independently and within a team setting.
• Pleasant, welcoming behavior and attitude toward public, co-workers, students, faculty, staff, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior custodial experience, including ability to operate cleaning equipment such as industrial vacuum cleaners and carpet extractors, and electric floor buffers.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use internet to complete online forms, access communications and information, and review and respond to emails.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent